Great Ocean Road Tourist Park
Great Ocean Road Tourist Park is situated at Peterborough, right on the Great Ocean Road, near the bridge over the Curdies River inlet and a short 150 metres from the main beach. This multi-award-winning park (voted Victoria's Favourite Holiday Park multiple times) offers a picturesque and tranquil setting, making it an ideal base for exploring the stunning coastal scenery of the Great Ocean Road.
The park provides a range of accommodation options to suit various budgets, including self-contained cabins and spacious, grassy powered and unpowered camping sites. It's a popular spot for those interested in estuary and surf fishing, cray fishing, diving, and swimming, with direct river access and a boat ramp located next to the park.
Facilities
Great Ocean Road Tourist Park offers a comprehensive range of facilities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay:
- Modern Camp Kitchen: Fully enclosed and equipped with free BBQs, ovens, cooktops, microwaves, and refrigerators.
- TV Room: Featuring a large flat-screen television for guest entertainment.
- Games Room: Providing recreational activities.
- Open Fireplace: In the communal area, perfect for cooler evenings (subject to CFA regulations).
- Jumping Pillow: A fun activity for children.
- Playground: With swings and other equipment.
- Basketball Ring: For some active fun.
- Clean and Modern Amenities Block: Including toilets, showers, and disabled facilities.
- Laundry: With washing machines, dryers, and ironing facilities.
- Free Wi-Fi: Available throughout the park.
- Dump Point: For caravan waste disposal.
- Ice and Bait: Available for purchase from the office.
- Gas Swap & Go: For refilling gas bottles.
- Pet-Friendly (Off-Peak): Pets are allowed on caravan and camping sites at the Manager's discretion during off-peak periods only. Pets are not permitted in cabins.
- Boat Ramp Access: Located next to the park for easy river access.
- Movie Hire: Available from the general store and licensed grocer nearby.
- Free Tennis Courts: Located a short walk from the park.
Nearby Tourist Spots
Great Ocean Road Tourist Park's location in Peterborough provides convenient access to numerous iconic attractions along the Great Ocean Road:
- Peterborough Main Beach: Approximately 150 metres away, within easy walking distance.
- The Bay of Islands Coastal Park: Very close to Peterborough.
- The Bay of Martyrs: Also very close to Peterborough.
- London Bridge: A short drive from Peterborough.
- Loch Ard Gorge: Approximately a 10-minute drive east of Peterborough.
- The Twelve Apostles: Approximately a 15-minute drive east of Peterborough.
- Port Campbell National Park: Easily accessible, with the above attractions located within it.
- The Otway Fly Treetop Walk: Approximately a short drive inland from the Great Ocean Road.
- The "12 Apostles Gourmet Trail": This trail, featuring cheese factories, a winery, distillery, and berry farm, is also within a reasonable driving distance.
- Warrnambool: Approximately a one-hour drive west of Peterborough.
- Port Fairy: Approximately a one-hour drive further west of Warrnambool.
The park's strategic location allows guests to easily explore the natural wonders and gourmet experiences that the Great Ocean Road region has to offer.
360 view - Entrance to Great Ocean Road Tourist Park
